Anglers net waters?

[Dick Dastardly]

And when they do organise one like norfolkdipper did only 4 others turned up out of dozens showing interest.

 

John

 

 

Indeed often the case John......but not allways! And even on the ones where only a few have turned up they've still been a great day and enjoyed by all.

 

From an "organisers" point of view Ive had vastly over attended ones and ones where only a couple have actually turned up.Never been a problem to me! Especially as all mine have been "Teach Ins" it has enabled those who have turned up to get an even better experience!

 

However it can cause a headache when planning for the venue and if tickets need to be brought etc.Best avoided by organising and getting any required payment in well in advance rather than on the day.

 

Just for members who are new here,never attended or organised a fish in here are my own views on the "principle"-

 

Anyone can organise one! You haven't got to be an expert angler or have access to an exclusive fishery etc. All you need to know/have is a water where you know how to catch from or a water you know responds to a certain method or something of interest you can pass on.Even just a casual day out on a water you fish that's fishing well.It just dont matter!

 

You obviously need to know/supply the details of the fishing arrangements and its allways good if you can get any permissions/licences etc sorted out for the rest attending. The rest of the organising is purely admin such as supplying directions/parking locations and tips on what gear to bring etc.Some even organise breakfast or BBQ's whatever they think is appropriate and practical.

 

Yes a bit of effort and thought is required but like I said anyone can do it.

 

Fish ins can bring many benefits to those attending. Firstly they can simply give you a chance to catch a new species or fish a new venue.Many people have had their first ever,pike,barbel,grayling or what ever thanks to a fish in. Just as many have had PB's or finally been able to get to grips with a "new" method.Even if not a formal "Teach in" you can allways learn something new from other members and of course that's another great benefit ie you actually get to meet each other!

 

Strangely enough over the years Ive found that actually getting to meet people who you have been discussing things on line with adds a new dimension to further interaction! Even people whose veiws etc youve often dissagreed with suddenly become a "real person" and even in the future if you dissagree on something it enevitably seems "easier" to "agree to disagree"! Over my years on AN a lot of people I didn't think I "liked" have actually ended up becoming great mates after meeting them.Simply adds a different dimension to AN once you've actually met people.

 

So dont be shy lets see some coming forward with suggestions and many others attending ones.

 

On the subject of which whose sorting the usual Itchen event this year as its getting close!

[Anderoo]

I've been to several AN fish-ins, and really enjoyed them all. If only a few attend, I think that's OK, not everything will appeal to everyone, and sometimes location/timing means that some can't go. I've read a few times on here, 'why are there no fish-ins where I live?' - well it's because you haven't organised one!

 

I haven't done one for a few years now. I did a couple of pike/zander ones in the fens where we caught the pike but never the zander So I am aiming to try to put that right by organising a zander day at Rutland reservoir in the autumn. It should just be a case of agreeing numbers, booking the boats, and turning up to fish/socialise, ideally partnering first-timers with those who have done it before. (Day ticket waters, espceially ones you can book in advance, are the easiest ones to organise - like the Itchen and Test). Hopefully it'll give people a chance to catch some zander without the hassle of bivvying up on a lonely fenland drain! You catch them in the daytime on lures. It's great fun, and there are so many zander everyone's got a good chance of catching.

[Dick Dastardly]

So I am aiming to try to put that right by organising a zander day at Rutland reservoir in the autumn. It should just be a case of agreeing numbers, booking the boats, and turning up to fish/socialise, ideally partnering first-timers with those who have done it before. (Day ticket waters, espceially ones you can book in advance, are the easiest ones to organise - like the Itchen and Test). Hopefully it'll give people a chance to catch some zander without the hassle of bivvying up on a lonely fenland drain! You catch them in the daytime on lures. It's great fun, and there are so many zander everyone's got a good chance of catching.

 

 

And there are some real big uns as well! Good call Anderoo.

[AddictedToScopex]

I would definetly be up for that idea. It isn't as far as Wingham either so would not call for me to set off at 2am after very little sleep as I did last time

 

As budgie says its a great idea as it is very different to what a lot of people on here tend to do so would likely receive a lot of interest. Maybe you should aim to have bigger boats though so each different massive (clique) could compete

Edited January 9, 2012 by AddictedToScopex

[Anderoo]

Yes the ressie is pretty central so hopefully plenty of people will be able to make it.

 

A clique match isn't a bad idea Funny how these apparently irreconcilable differences disappear when people meet in real life

 

EDIT: there's also Grafham which is the same set-up, but harder - fewer but bigger fish. We could do a day on each...

Edited January 9, 2012 by Anderoo

[Dick Dastardly]

Yes the ressie is pretty central so hopefully plenty of people will be able to make it.

 

A clique match isn't a bad idea Funny how these apparently irreconcilable differences disappear when people meet in real life

 

EDIT: there's also Grafham which is the same set-up, but harder - fewer but bigger fish. We could do a day on each...

 

 

Both great ideas mate!

 

I like the idea of the pairs match, I can see some of the pairings in my mind now!

 

Tigger and Rabbit (Teme Man, Redfin etc)!

 

Kappa and Den!

 

Barry Luxton and Bob Shotter!

 

Anderoo and Lutra!

 

And finally I suppose me and Mark!

 

Stuck together in the same boat for a day fighting on the same side would certainly see an end to a lot of these "supposed" personality clashes I reckon!

 

Any other suggestions for get togethers (or indeed tongue in cheek for boat pairings! )

[AddictedToScopex]

Stuck together in the same boat for a day fighting on the same side would certainly see an end to a lot of these "supposed" personality clashes I reckon!

Or a lot of wet anglers floating round with life jackets on.

[Anderoo]

Youtube Video ->

[Dales]

Or a lot of wet anglers floating round with life jackets on.

 

Well if anyone does accidently fall overboard they can be used as fish aggregation devices. Those bait fish are attracted to any floating flotsam and so the Zeds will not be to far off.

 

Instead of there boat partner throwing them a lifebuoy ring they will be casting rubber shads at them

[Phone]

BUDGIE,

 

You hurt my feeling. Although I confess Newt PM'ed me and said NO WAY.

 

Parings make it that much more difficult for guys to show up. Sometimes a guy might be 70/30 that they can get away. They don't want to spoil anyone elses day - so etc.

 

Fishins' are a really good thing. It's like having coffee only all day.

 

Phone